Commercial Property Manager

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Commercial Property Manager

£40,000- £45,000 + Company Car

Gateshead

Our client, a leading national company, are looking to recruit an organised, professional, and efficient Property Manager to assist with the day to day running of an operational business that includes commercial properties throughout the UK.

Supporting the Head of Property, responsibilities to Include:

Taking control of all aspects of the property management including landlord and tenant contact for commercial properties only (not residential).

Visiting sites and managing external agents to ensure both value for money and cost saving where appropriate.

Commission and monitor works required with our internal and bought in service providers. Assess effectiveness of the service providers and advise where changes are required.

Provide high level technical advice and guidance around property management and project delivery to local governing bodies, senior management teams and operational staff.

Develop and maintain relationships with landlords and external stakeholders to enable use of their channels and work collaboratively on joint projects where appropriate.

Have a full grasp of the commercial parameters of what makes a successful portfolio.

Production of presentations, budgets, tender analysis, contractor selection, programming, cost, valuation and progress management techniques and reports.

Ensure landlords service charges represent value for money and challenge where necessary.

Liaise with clients and external agents on lease related negotiations.

Oversee and ensure all operational activities for the estate are carried out in accordance with all Company policies, procedures, legislative requirements, health & safety regulations and KPI’s.

Drafting, maintaining, reviewing, and reporting of the service charge budget and expenditure for individual buildings and the estate generally, in conjunction with the senior management team. Ensuring value and challenging landlords where necessary.

Ensure regular inspections of the building structures are carried out and the agreed planned maintenance programme is implemented and completed in accordance with the required timescales.

Negotiate, complete, and manage the central service contracts for the business.

Provide forecasting and budgeting information for facilities costs and leasehold obligations to the finance and operations teams.

As a successful candidate you will possess previous experience within a similar role with up-to-date knowledge of Commercial Landlord & Tenant and Health & Safety legislation affecting the business. Experience of acquisitions and commercial property management is essential. You will be self-motivated, have a high level of communication and customer service skills alongside a strong attention to detail with a positive and energetic outlook. This role has a high degree of autonomy and will require some travel and overnight stays.

In return the company offers an excellent salary + Company Car, an innovative and dynamic work environment together with the training and support to aid progression within your career.